Born in West Reading, Pennsylvania, Swift relocated to Nashville, Tennessee in 2004 to pursue a career in country music. She broke into the country music scene with her eponymous self-titled debut studio album, Taylor Swift in 2006, which included the singles "Teardrops on My Guitar" and "Our Song". Swift also released the holiday album, Sounds of the Season: The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection, later titled as The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection in October 2007.
Swift rose to mainstream prominence with her sophomore studio album, Fearless (2008), a country pop record with crossover appeal. Aided by the top-five singles "Love Story" and "You Belong with Me", Fearless was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Swift's third studio album, Speak Now (2010), blended country pop with elements of rock and featured the top-ten singles "Mine" and "Back to December".
Drawing inspiration from various pop, rock, and electronic genres, Swift's fourth studio album Red (2012) saw her transcending her country roots. She completely moved to pop with her synth-pop fifth studio album, 1989 (2014), and expanded the electropop sound on her next two studio albums, reputation (2017) and Lover (2019), which respectively embraced urban and retro styles. The four albums spawned a string of international top-five singles, including "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together", "I Knew You Were Trouble", "Shake It Off", "Blank Space", "Bad Blood", "Look What You Made Me Do", "ME! (feat. Brendon Urie of Panic! at the Disco)", "You Need to Calm Down", and "Lover".
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Swift experimented with folk and alternative rock on her eighth and ninth studio albums, folklore and evermore (both 2020), whose lead singles "cardigan" and "willow" topped charts around the world. She also released the critically acclaimed documentaries Miss Americana and Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions that year. Swift's tenth studio album, Midnights (2022), marked her triumphant return to pop after two folk albums. The album set the record for biggest first day and first week ever on Spotify, spawned the hits Anti-Hero and Lavender Haze, and sold over 1.5 million copies in its first week becoming not only the biggest debut of the decade but also Swift's biggest debut ever. She would make history by becoming the first artist to occupy the entire top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 with tracks from Midnights.
Additionally, Swift began re-recording her back catalog in November 2020 as a result of a publicized dispute with talent manager Scooter Braun and her former label Big Machine, regarding the acquisition of the masters of her back catalog. In April 2021, Swift released a re-recorded issue of her 2008 album Fearless, titled Fearless (Taylor's Version). It debuted at number one in the US. Swift continued releasing re-recorded versions of her back catalog in November, 2021 with the release of Red (Taylor's Version), a 30 track re-issue of her 2012 critical smash. The album debuted at #1 in the US, spawned the #1 hit All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) (From the Vault), and broke the record at the time for biggest first day for a female album on Spotify. Red (Taylor's Version) was a critical and commercial hit, and proved that Swift's ambitious plan to re-record her first 6 albums was well worth it.
Along with the release of Red (Taylor's Version) came All Too Well: The Short Film (2021), Swift's filmmaking debut. The 15 minute romantic drama was based on the lyrical content from Swift's 2012 fan favorite "All Too Well" starring Sadie Sink and Dylan O'Brien. It had a limited theatrical release in major cities, and Swift held special screenings of the film throughout 2022 at various film festivals. In December, 2022 Taylor announced that she would be making her feature directorial debut with Oscar-winning studio Searchlight Pictures.
Following the release of Midnights, Swift would embark on her first tour in five years, The Eras Tour.
Swift has released several songs for film soundtracks. She co-wrote two songs for the Hannah Montana: The Movie soundtrack— "You'll Always Find Your Way Back Home" and "Crazier", and contributed two songs to the Valentine's Day soundtrack, including the single "Today Was a Fairytale", which was her first number one on the Canadian Hot 100, and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. She also contributed two original songs to The Hunger Games soundtrack album: "Safe & Sound - from The Hunger Games Soundtrack", co-written and recorded with The Civil Wars and T-Bone Burnett, and "Eyes Open". "Safe & Sound" won the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media and was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. In 2013, Swift recorded "Sweeter than Fiction", a song she wrote and produced with Jack Antonoff for the One Chance film soundtrack, which received a Best Original Song nomination at the 71st Golden Globe Awards. Swift and English singer Zayn Malik, mononymously known as Zayn, released a single together, "I Don't Wanna Live Forever", for the soundtrack of the film Fifty Shades Darker (2017). She also recorded an original song called "Beautiful Ghosts", which she wrote with Andrew Lloyd Webber for the Cats's soundtrack (2019). In 2020, Swift's documentary Miss Americana featured the song "Only the Young" which was written after the 2018 United States elections. In 2022, she released an original song titled "Carolina" for Where The Crawdads Sing (2022) inspired by the novel written by Delia Owens.
With sales of over 200 million records worldwide, Swift is a best-selling music artist. Her accolades include 12 Grammy Awards (including three Album of the Year wins), two Brit Awards (including a Global Icon award), an Emmy Award, 28 [https://guinnessworldrecords.com/]Guinness World Records, 32 American Music Awards (the most wins by an artist), and 23 Billboard Music Awards (the most wins by a woman). She ranked eighth on Billboard's Greatest of All Time Artists Chart (2019) and was listed on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time (2015). Swift has been included in various power rankings, such as Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world (2010, 2015 and 2019) and Forbes Celebrity 100 (placing first in 2016 and 2019). She was named Woman of the Decade (2010s) by Billboard and Artist of the Decade (2010s) by the American Music Awards.
Sparks Fly
Taylor Swift Lyrics
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And I'm a house of cards
You're the kind of reckless that should send me running
But I kinda know that I won't get far
And you stood there in front of me just
Close enough to touch
Close enough to hope you couldn't see
Drop everything now
Meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk
Take away the pain
'Cause I see sparks fly, whenever you smile
Get me with those green eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Gimme something that'll haunt me when you're not around
'Cause I see sparks fly, whenever you smile
My mind forgets to remind me you're a bad idea
You touch me once and it's really something
You find I'm even better than you imagined I would be
I'm on my guard for the rest of the world
But with you, I know it's no good
And I could wait patiently
But I really wish you would
Drop everything now
Meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk
Take away the pain
'Cause I see sparks fly, whenever you smile
Get me with those green eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Gimme something that'll haunt me when you're not around
'Cause I see sparks fly, whenever you smile
I run my fingers through your hair
And watch the lights go wild
Just keep on keeping your eyes on me
It's just wrong enough to make it feel right
And lead me up the staircase
Won't you whisper soft and slow
I'm captivated by you, baby
Like a fireworks show
Drop everything now
Meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk
Take away the pain
'Cause I see sparks fly whenever you smile
Get me with those green eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Gimme something that'll haunt me when you're not around
'Cause I see sparks fly, whenever you smile
And the sparks fly, oh, baby, smile
And the sparks fly
The lyrics to Taylor Swift's “Sparks Fly” are a reflection of the feelings and emotions a person experiences when they're falling in love. The song talks about the singer's attraction to a person who is not good for them, but they can't help the way they feel. The chorus, “'Cause I see sparks fly, whenever you smile,” is a metaphor for the physical and emotional reactions the singer gets every time they see or interact with the person they're attracted to. The line, “The way you move is like a full-on rainstorm, and I’m a house of cards” is another metaphor, symbolizing how the person's presence affects the singer's emotions, making them feel vulnerable and unstable.
The singer knows that the person is not good for them, but they can't resist their attraction. They're willing to risk heartbreak and pain for a chance at being with them, which is evident in the lines, “My mind forgets to remind me you're a bad idea, you touch me once and it's really something.” The chorus serves as a reminder of the physical and emotional responses the singer feels in the presence of the person they're attracted to, as well as the desire that consumes them.
Overall, “Sparks Fly” is a song about the intense and uncontrollable emotions someone experiences when they're falling in love with someone they might not necessarily be good for them.
Interesting facts about Sparks Fly by Taylor Swift:
Interesting Facts
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Line by Line Meaning
The way you move is like a full on rainstorm
Your movements are intense and passionate, like a torrential rainstorm.
And I'm a house of cards
I'm fragile and unstable, vulnerable to collapse at any moment.
You're the kind of reckless that should send me running
Your behavior is dangerous and unpredictable, which would normally scare me away.
But I kinda know that I won't get far
Despite the danger, I'm drawn to you and don't think I can resist you for long.
And you stood there in front of me just
You were right there in front of me,
Close enough to touch
Within touching distance,
Close enough to hope you couldn't see
Close enough to hope that you couldn't tell what was going on in my mind.
What I was thinking of
What was on my mind at that moment.
Drop everything now
Forget everything else you're doing and pay attention to me.
Meet me in the pouring rain
Come meet me outside, where it's raining heavily.
Kiss me on the sidewalk
Give me a kiss right here on the street.
Take away the pain
Make me forget about all the troubles and pain that I'm feeling.
'Cause I see sparks fly, whenever you smile
Your smile has a magical effect on me, causing sparks to fly.
Get me with those green eyes, baby
Your piercing green eyes make me feel weak and vulnerable.
As the lights go down
As the darkness descends,
Gimme something that'll haunt me when you're not around
Give me a memory or experience that will linger in my mind long after you're gone.
'Cause I see sparks fly, whenever you smile
Your smile has a powerful and electrifying effect on me.
My mind forgets to remind me you're a bad idea
I know in my rational mind that being with you is a bad idea, but my heart overrides my brain sometimes.
You touch me once and it's really something
Your touch is so powerful that it immediately makes me feel something strong.
You find I’m even better than you imagined I would be
I exceed your expectations and you're pleasantly surprised by how good I am.
I'm on my guard for the rest of the world
I'm usually cautious and alert around other people.
But with you, I know it's no good
But I know that I should let my guard down with you, even though it may not be a good idea.
And I could wait patiently
I could be patient and wait for you,
But I really wish you would
But I really want you to come to me now.
I run my fingers through your hair
I gently touch and play with your hair,
And watch the lights go wild
As we enjoy each other's company, the lights around us seem to come alive and dance with us.
Just keep on keeping your eyes on me
Keep your focus on me and let's keep enjoying this moment.
It's just wrong enough to make it feel right
Our relationship might be considered taboo or wrong by others, but it feels right to us.
And lead me up the staircase
Take me upstairs to your place,
Won't you whisper soft and slow
Speak slowly and softly to me,
I'm captivated by you, baby
I'm mesmerized and enchanted by you.
Like a fireworks show
Being with you is like watching a beautiful and dazzling fireworks show.
And the sparks fly, oh, baby, smile
Our connection is so strong that even just your smile causes sparks to fly.
And the sparks fly
Our relationship is full of intense passion and sparks that fly between us.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Taylor Swift
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The way you move is like a full on rainstorm
And I'm a house of cards
You're the kind of reckless that should send me running
But I kinda know that I won't get far
And you stood there in front of me just
Close enough to touch
Close enough to hope you couldn't see
What I was thinking of
Drop everything now
Meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk
Take away the pain
'Cause I see sparks fly, whenever you smile
Get me with those green eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Gimme something that'll haunt me when you're not around
'Cause I see sparks fly, whenever you smile
My mind forgets to remind me you're a bad idea
You touch me once and it's really something
You find I'm even better than you imagined I would be
I'm on my guard for the rest of the world
But with you, I know it's no good
And I could wait patiently
But I really wish you would
Drop everything now
Meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk
Take away the pain
'Cause I see sparks fly, whenever you smile
Get me with those green eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Gimme something that'll haunt me when you're not around
'Cause I see sparks fly, whenever you smile
I run my fingers through your hair
And watch the lights go wild
Just keep on keeping your eyes on me
It's just wrong enough to make it feel right
And lead me up the staircase
Won't you whisper soft and slow
I'm captivated by you, baby
Like a fireworks show
Drop everything now
Meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk
Take away the pain
'Cause I see sparks fly whenever you smile
Get me with those green eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Gimme something that'll haunt me when you're not around
'Cause I see sparks fly, whenever you smile
And the sparks fly, oh, baby, smile
And the sparks fly
Source: LyricFind
@KyleOgilvie1
I C O N I C from the very first 'Drop Everything Now'. That gold dress is her most iconic look for me. Love, love LOVE Sparks Fly and I cannot wait for Speak Now (Taylor's Version)
@kenntv5437
Will be sooned
@paulayvonneshrader6976
I Love. Your. Sog
@DanScarbrough-og7nb
I had a girl name Cindy S wish her well love
@connection7165
How does it feel to know that we are finally getting Speak Now Taylor's Version?
@KyleOgilvie1
@@connection7165 She's finally getting her flowers. Iconic way to announce it too.
@davidhampson1958
That was a mind-blowing opening to the concert...set the scene for what was to follow...a classic
@justranzmarie8737
Who's here after Taylor announced Speak Now (Taylor's Version)?
I can't believe I will be listening to her version for the next two months! 😭💜💜💜
@TheDingo1234
YES!!! 💜💜💜💜 JULY 7TH
@laverneswartz
Can't wait....with her mature voice....it's gonna sooo good